The ADA offers the following questions that parents and guardians should ask concerning in-office sedation or general anesthesia for their children provided either by the dentist or by a separate sedation/anesthetic practitioner in that dental office. The ADA suggests talking with your dentist about any concerns you might have about the treatment plan prior, during and after the procedure. Prior to the procedure: Who will provide evaluate my child before the procedure, including their past medical history such as allergies, current prescription and over-the-counter medications and previous illnesses and hospitalizations? How long should my child go without food or drink prior to the procedure (with the exception of necessary …
(Abscess) Toothache Treatment
An abscessed tooth is an infection caused by tooth decay, periodontal disease or a cracked tooth. These problems can let bacteria enter the pulp (the soft tissue of a tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue) and can lead to pulp death. When pus builds up at the root tip in the jaw bone, it forms a pus-pocket called an abscess. If the abscess is not treated, it can lead to a serious infection in the jaw bone, teeth and surrounding tissues. Symptoms of an abscess include: pain swelling redness in the gums bad taste in the mouth fever An abscessed tooth can be treated with various treatments, depending on the severity of the infection. Here are some of the treatment methods a dentist may …
What’s in Your Toothpaste?
Did you realize that you typically spend about 24 hours every year brushing your teeth. In all that time have you ever wondered what was in your toothpaste? The answer varies from brand to brand but here are 5 ingredients that are the most common. Fluoride This mineral is key to fighting tooth decay. Fluoride makes the enamel of your teeth harder and more resistant to acid wear. To make sure your toothpaste contains fluoride, check the list of active ingredients for sodium fluoride, sodium monofluorophosphate or stannous fluoride. Only these three forms of fluoride are recognized by the Food and Drug Administration for cavity prevention. And a little fluoride goes a long way: Most toothpastes contain only 0.15% fluoride ion, or 1500 …
The Latest in Same-Day Crown Technology
At Lowcountry Family Dentistry, we are excited to introduce our patients to Primescan. As many of you know, Dr. Covington and Dr. DuRant enjoy technological advances in dentistry. Before Dr. Covington joined the practice in December of 2016, Dr. DuRant had been using same-day crown fabrication for over many years (BlueCam). When the newest upgrade (Primescan) became available, our office was one of the first in South Caroline to place an order. Now patients can have an amazing new crown placed in an appointment of less than two hours!!! We have just been wowed by the quality of the crowns and we think you will too. The material of the crowns is the same so structurally they are just as good as the ones we have been placing for years. …
Just Launched…Our New Dental Website!
Our new Lowcountry Family Dentistry website is now online. We hope the site will provide as many resources as possible for our patients. A few of the new features include: patient videos, online payments, more detailed procedure content, and a better user experience. Feel free to roam and see what's new. See anything missing or features you would like to have added? Please contact our Lady's Island office anytime. …
Ashley Covington Visits Beaufort SC Schools During Dental Health Month
Giving back to the community is something we strongly believe in at Lowcountry Family Dentistry. One way Dr. Covington stays active in the community is by visiting local Beaufort area schools to educate children during National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM). Pediatric dentistry is one of Dr. Covington's favorite subject and she loves to see the kids. If your school or group is ever in need of a dental speaker during dental health month or anytime, please call our office. We would love to help in any way we can. …
5 Dental Inspired Halloween Costumes!!!
Halloween is such a fun time of year for communities to celebrate the changing season, and for children and families to get into costume. This year, our Lady’s Island dentist thought we’d share our favorite Halloween costumes that are all about teeth. 1 – Tooth Fairy Our favorite dental character, the Tooth Fairy, makes an excellent costume choice for any young child going trick-or-treating this year! Tooth Fairies get to wear wings, a crown and carry an awesome wand or staff that can also feature a tooth! 2 – Dentist Many children admire their dentist! A dentist costume is easy to assemble, and you can make it more fun by grabbing a funny dental facemask. You can buy scrubs for children at most costume stores. 3 – …
Please Excuse Our Mess – We are Getting a Facelift
Lowcountry Family Dentistry is excited to let our patients know we will be undertaking a few facelift renovations in the coming months. To give all our patients the best experience possible, constant upgrading of the facility and technology are a must. We are trying to keep construction mess to a minimum. Most of our projects will happen on the weekends so not to have no impact on patient dental visits. If you do see some minor ongoing work, please excuse us. These renovations are for you!!! We hope you are thrilled with the improvements. Many of you might have noticed some operational and technology changes since Dr. Covington joined the practice in 2017. The upcoming changes we focus on upgrading the building itself. Here are …
Rate-a-Biz 5 Star Patient Review
Everyone there is professional and very caring. Was there for a teeth cleaning and I have not one complaint (except I need a crown). Saw Dr Durant who is THE BEST! Dr Covington is also wonderful. The whole staff puts you at ease. Kate Response from Lowcountry Family Dentistry: Thanks for the Beaufort SC dentist review Kate. We appreciate all our wonderful patients like you. We can't wait to see you at your next visit. Call anytime if you need us!!! …
Good Foods for Dental Health
Water Rules Water is unlike any other drink, and is by far the healthiest drink available. Our bodies are made of 60% water, and staying hydrated helps your system distribute healthy nutrients, gets rid of waste, gives your skin a healthy glow and keeps your muscles moving. And--drinking water really helps your teeth stay health – especially if it’s fluoridated. Drinking water with fluoride, which is “nature’s cavity fighter,” is one of the easiest and most beneficial things you can do to help prevent cavities. And, water helps wash away food particles and keeps your saliva levels high. If You Can, Choose Dairy Cheese is one of the best foods for healthy teeth for a number of reasons. First, it is low in sugar and high in calcium. It …